unforum

[Jeeeeeeee]

[OT] Any idea on what I should say on TV?

[thebruce]

make a note of the major ilovebees web resources, and spread the news... give people places to go to so they can join in... if you're allowed too of course like unforums, the blog, fireflies, netninja, the axon plot *cough*, and others...

[Karmic]

I think Lt. weephun deserves special recognition!

[weephun]

yah, that would be phun! But I really doubt that any of the po-dunk Boise, ID news stations are going to do anything about this (or even have a clue that it is happening).

[Karmic]

[SuperJerms]

be sure to mention dancing robots

[rose]

Some ideas:

Simple definition of an ARG:

a game set in a virtual world with virtual characters who interact with players in the real world. Interactions in this game are the phone calls and emails- but other games include packages being mailed, chats, IM contact and lots of other things. The story advances with players solving puzzles that reveal more information.

Why ARGs are different from other games:

Players become immersed in the game so they start to see the game reflected in the real world around them. Examples: people think of the game if they are near a payphone that rings unexpectedly; Cortana seeing the word "Spartan" next to the axon he was activating.

The game is interactive, not passive entertainment. The players become a part of, and help create, the game. In some games, the players choose the ultimate outcome. In this game, the SP has responded to questions we asked her.

The game played by a community creates a unique dimension. People with a variety of talents join together to play. People create resources for themselves and each other and to help new players. People collaborate on complex tasks and quickly respond to challenges. Example in this game is the solving of the all puzzles last week in less than 3 hours. Some of those puzzles were challenging.

Why the ARG format enhances story-telling:

The ARG format allows the story to be told from the individual view point of different characters simultaneously. (Personally, I think this is the greatest strength.) The only other art form that can do this is the opera or, I suppose, film, where dividing the screen can allow a viewer to see events from various points of views. And, of course, both opera and film are passive entertainments that the audience consumes but doesn't help create.

The ARG is a non-linear narrative so events don't have to occur in strict chronological order. Also, people may solve things in a different order than the PMs planned, so the players create their own timeline.

Hope this helps. If you need more, just ask!

[edit: typos]

[konamouse]

WOW! Rose, that was most excellent!

[thebruce]

*flashback to the most excellent Bill & Ted days!*

[vpisteve]

Geez, Rose. I could've used you a couple weeks back, lol.

"Um, erm, uh.......Ilovebees is..........cool."

[Jeeeeeeee]

Thanks a lot everyone!

I'll be sure to translate at least Rose's part.

As I said I don't know how it will go, but I received some bad news... Thursday's shoot (or interview, whatever) got delayed. They're not doing the show anytime soon. The guy told me that it would be at least another two weeks before anything gets done...

So again, thanks for everything and I'll keep you posted (whether you like it or not) when I know what's going on.

(it's alomost noon and I need some rest! What the hell is wrong with me?? I'll just finish this post now).